Match each term with its definition or description.
-Blood vessel that allows fetal blood to bypass the immature liver

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Ductus venosus allows fetal blood to bypass the immature liver.

Answer: G
 Ductus arteriosus is a blood vessel that allows blood to bypass the lungs in fetal circulation.

Answer: I
 Hepatic portal system is a network of veins that carries blood from the digestive organs to the liver before returning it to the heart.

Answer: J
 Pulse refers to the rhythmic expansion and contraction of an artery with each beat of the heart.

Answer: E
 Tunica intima is the innermost layer of a blood vessel composed of endothelial cells.

Answer: F
 Tunica media is the middle layer of a blood vessel composed of smooth muscle and elastic fibers.

Answer: D
 Tunica adventitia is the outermost layer of a blood vessel composed of connective tissue.

Answer: A
 Artery is a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart.

Answer: B
 Vein is a blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart.

Answer: C
 Capillary is a small blood vessel where gas and nutrient exchange occurs between the blood and surrounding tissues.

Match Each Term with Its Definition or Description